Having sex with anyone under 18 is illegal. However, just because she is your girlfriend now does not mean the DA can prove you are the person who...

He can be charged with unlawful sex with a minor. I would need to know more details about what she has said to know her possible liability.

Without knowing the age of your boyfriend, it is hard to answer this. You can date someone when you are 18 and that person is 17, for example. ...

How long can they hold you with probation violation ?

Unlike a new charge, a probation violation does not have a specific time limit for when it needs to be heard. However, the hearing is supposed to...

Do I need to hire a top attorney for DVRO hearing?

You should definitely hire an attorney. I’d suggest meeting with a few different lawyers and going with whomever you feel most comfortable with. ...

Hit and run ?

You may have a defense. You’re supposed to stop at the time of the incident and/or leave a note if it’s a parked car. Sounds like you tried to do...

If you don’t go to court to put yourself on calendar, then you’ll be stuck with the surrender date you have. If you don’t surrender on that date,...

If I'm 18 and my boyfriend is 16, can I get in any legal trouble?

Yes. Any adult (18 or older) who has sexual relations with a minor (17 and under) could face criminal charges.

Usually, the answer is yes. In a criminal case, you can subpoena a person on the day of the hearing, in fact. However, the person may come in and...

Yes. You can attend the preliminary hearing. Most court hearings are open to the public. The only reason you would not be able to sit through...